Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Newly Listed eight pages of instructions and

eight pages of instructions and illustrations at the back

the shield measuring 42 mm (w) x 92 mm (h)

in feinzink horizontal pinback

The blade sits securely within a circular base with a threaded outer circumference to accommodate the scabbard

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Newly Listed eight pages of instructions and(Nahkampfspange in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 65 mm (w) x 25. 46 mm (h), weighing 31. 8 grams,